Finding the Third Proportional to 156,094 and 331,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,094 and 331,625 is: 704,544.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,094 : 331,625 = 331,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,094/331,625 = 331,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,094x = 331,625 × 331,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,094x = 109,975,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,975,140,625/156,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,544.32
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